World may have crossed solar power ‘tipping point’
The world may have crossed a “tipping point” that will inevitably make solar power our main source of energy, new...
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Ocean circulation, ice melt and increasing tourism could all be contributing to Arctic microplastics
Scientists measured microplastic concentrations in the highly productive Barents Sea and suggest that ocean circulation, ice melt, tourism, inadequate waste...
Drifting crustaceans could hold key to climate change
The vast quantity of tiny animals in the global ocean could play a vital role in slowing climate change, scientists...
Brexit having a negative impact on business – new survey suggests
Only a small number of businesspeople who voted Brexit now consider Brexit an “economic price worth paying”, a new survey...
Food Trainer app helping people cut down on potentially addictive ultra processed foods
An app created by the University of Exeter could help people reduce the amount of potentially harmful ultra processed foods...
Growth in Cornish speakers requires National Curriculum recognition, study says
Any growth in the number of Cornish speakers will require schools to offer the language as part of the National...
National award for consumer behaviour and communications expert
A University academic whose expertise lies in exploring consumer behaviour, activism and information and communications technology has been recognised for...
Flagship individuals can boost conservation
“Flagship” individual animals like Cecil the lion or Freya the walrus can boost conservation, new research suggests. Much-loved species like...
Head impacts in sport not leading to concussion could still alter brain blood flow regulation
There is a concern that people playing contact sports leading to head impacts could be at an increased risk of...